2026 trucking rodeo test Questions & Answers

2026 trucking rodeo test Questions & Answers A driver's reputation relies on? PG 1 a. Driving record b. professionalism c. self-discipline d. all of the above d. all of the above The Truck Driving Championships influence how many drivers annually? PG 2 a. hundreds b. thousands c. tens of thousands d. over 100,000 c. Tens of thousands The TDC was established by the ATA in? PG 2 a. 1933 b. 1937 c. 1935 d. 1924 b. 1937 Which is not an objective of the TDC? PG 2 a. to drive accident free b. to perfect their crafts c. to improve the media's and the general public's image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry d. none of the above d. none of the above In order for drivers to perform at their peak, they rely on? PG 6 a. knowledge b. experience c. skills d. all of the above d. all of the above Which boosted the growth of trucking? PG 7 a. WWII b. industrial revolution c. WWI d. regulation c. WWI At the end of WWI there were over 1 million trucks, how many were there at the start of WWI? PG 7 a. 300,000 b. 900,000 c. 750,000 d. over 1.5 million a. 300,000 The pneumatic tire was introduced to trucking in? PG 7 a. 1919 b. 1924 c. 1933 d. none of the above a. 1919 The Diesel engine was introduced to trucking in? PG 7 a. 1924 b. 1919 c. 1933 d. 1954 a. 1924 The regulation of trucking came under Motor Carrier Act of? PG 7 a. 1935 b. 1933 c. 1937 d 1934 a. 1935 The onset of WWII firmly established trucking as a vital mode of freight delivery. PG 8 a. True b. False a. True The Motor Carrier Act that regulated trucking was modeled after the interstate Commerce Act of? PG 7 a. 1980 b. 1887 c. 1919 d. 1876 b. 1887 Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Highway Aid Act establishing the interstate highway system in? PG 8 a. 1954 b. 1960 c. 1962 d. 1956 d. 1956 The interstate highway system, which took over 60 plus years to build, consists of how many miles? PG 8 a. 42,345 b. 47,432 c. 45,705 d. over 50,000 b. 47,432 The addition of new roads transformed trucking into a nationwide carriage service. PG 8 a. True b. False a. True What year did U.S. DOT take control of safety and regulations for trucking? PG 8 a. 1954 b. 1960 c. 1966 d. 1967 d. 1967 DOT was established by an act of Congress on? PG 8 a. Jan 1, 1960 b. Jan 1, 1966 c. Oct 15, 1966 d. Oct 15, 1967 c. Oct. 15, 1966 Which year did the Motor Carrier Act define and refocus trucking regulations? PG 8 a. 1984 b. 1967 c. 1980 d. none of the above c. 1980 Today there are over 1 million motor carriers, but between 1980 to 1990 licenses Motor carriers doubled to? PG 8 a. over 100,000 b. 40,000 c. 75,000 d. 20,000 b. 40,000 J.I.T stands for. PG 9 a. just in time b. jurisdiction is trade c. jump in trade d. none of the above a. Just in time The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 improved? Nationwide mandatory minimum testing and standards for state CDL, qualifications of drivers to operate a CMV, and state standards for CMV drivers and made it illegal to hold more than 1 license What year was the ICC abolished, shifting its powers to the Surface Transportation Board? 1995 T or F: in 1993 Congress passed the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect Jan 1, 1994, and his a pact between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. True Which is NOT part of the agreement of NAFTA? A) eased trade restrictions B) eliminated tariffs C) placed limitations on movements of goods across borders D) none of the above C) placed limitations on movements of good across borders was not apart of the NAFTA agreement Due to NAFTA, the percentage of goods moved between Canada and the U.S. by trucks is 53.8%. Between Mexico and the U.S., it is what percentage? 67.5 On what date did Bill Clinton sign the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century, which authorized highway and other surface transportation programs and their funding through 2003? June 9, 1998 T or F: TEA-21 built on the initiatives established in the intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) True Which of the following did TEA-21 NOT do? A) strengthen transportation safety programs B) increase safety belt usage C) promote enforcement of 0.08 blood alcohol standards for drunk driving D) set standards for road side inspections D) the TEA-21 does not do set standards for road side inspections Under TEA-21, the National Motor Carrier Safety Program (NMCSP) was restructured. Part of this restructuring resulted in? MCSAP The Motor Carrier Safety Program (MCSAP) did all but one of these things A) imposed mandatory shutdown on all unfit carriers B) required the Secretary of transportation to establish procedures to enforce safety regulations when violated C) establish a $100,000 maximum penalty for all non-recordkeeping violations of the safety regulations D) disperse funds for state enforcement of CMV safety hazmat regulations C) The Motor Carrier Safety Program did not establish a $100,000 maximum penalty for all non-recordkeeping violations of the safety regulations The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 moved all carrier safety oversight responsibilities to: FMCSA T or F: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is under authority of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). False T or F: The goal of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 is to reduce the number and severity of crashes involving large trucks. True On which date did President George W. Bush sign into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy for Users (SAGETEA-LU)? Aug 10, 2005 Which is not true about SAFETEA-LU? A) It is the largest investment in transportation to B) It built on TEA-21 and ISTEA C) It doubled the funds for infrastructure safety D) It paid bonuses to companies for their safety records D) SAFETEA-LU did not pay bonuses to companies for their safety records Which is NOT an objective of MAP 21? A) roadside inspections B) maintaining infrastructure conditioning C) protecting the environment D) reducing traffic congestion A) roadside inspections is not an objective of MAP 21 What year was the Bioterrorism Response Act signed? 2002 What year was the American Trucking Association (ATA) established? 1933 What year was the America's Road Team established? 1986 What year was the final rule on medical certificates linked to CDL? 2008 The trucking industry can be justly called a ________ of the U.S. economy. mainspring T or F: Trucks perform a distribution service which "can" be duplicated by both rail and sea transportation. False Trucks have the advantage of _______, which does not appear likely to be challenged. Flexibility Which is not an advantage trucks have over all other means of freight transportation? Cost Which is NOT a contributing factor in the higher efficiency of trucks over rail? A) easier pick-up and delivery B) the ability to deliver door to door C) cost D) regular delivery schedules Cost is not a contributing factor in the higher efficiency of trucks over rail On what date did NAFTA's trucking pilot program officially end? Oct 10, 2014 Which is true about crashes involving large trucks between 2008 and 2013? A) there was 10% reduction is crashes B) crashes dropped from 380,000 to 342,000 C) there was 19% reduction in fatalities between 2008 and 2013 D) all of the above D) all of the above What date did President Obama sign into law MAP 21? July 6, 2012 The trucking industry cooperates with? state and local authorities and federal officials Which is not a reason listed in 'Facts for Drivers', in the selection of professional truck drivers? efficiency T or F: Truck drivers should pull to the right to allow motorists to pass. True The trucking industry is represented nationally by... ATA The American Trucking Association Inc. (ATA) is a ______ of motor carrier. federation The ATRI has been engaged in critical transportation studies since 1954 and stands for? American Transportation Research Institute ATA is headquartered in? Arlington, Virginia Which is not a department of ATA? Road Condition Failure Dept. America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, was created by ATA in? 1986 America's Road Team motto is? "Safety is our driving concern" Drivers representing America's Road Team, are referred to as? Captains Which is dedicated to reducing the fatalities and accident rates on American roadways? Share the Road Share the Road is sponsored by? Mack Trucks and Michelin North America Share the Road program reaches out to the public through? radio, online, and TV The Share the Road program reaches how many motorists annually? millions T or F: U.S. DOT has not been able to calculate or credit programs like 'Share the Road' with a reduction in truck-related fatalities over the past decade, but hopes to in the future. False Share the Road program has been in existence for over? 20 years Share the Road replaced what program? How to Drive DOT created The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on? Oct 15, 1966 T or F: FHWA has the broad responsibility for ensuring that America's roads and highways (physical infrastructure) continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date. True The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established in? 1970 Which is not a responsibility of NHTSA A) provide education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity for the purpose of saving lives B) provide education research, and safety standards to reduce economic costs due to traffic crashes C)provide education, research, and safety standards to prevent injury D) provide quality research and feedback to the EPA, on the effects of traffic congestion to wildlife D) Providing quality research and feedback to the EPA, on the effects to traffic congestion to wildlife is not a responsibility of NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are issued by? NHTSA T or F: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1998 False T or F: FMCSA issues standards for safety programs; and the states, for the most part, adopted them as their own. True In which month and year did Congress transfer responsibility for hazardous material transport and safety to the newly created Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ? February 2005 On Nov 30th, 2004, who signed the Norman Y Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act of 2004? George W. Bush When was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established? July 1970 Which is not true of ULSD? A) increased production cost between 4 cents and 5 cents B) fleets may experience slightly lower fuel economy C) high sulfur kerosene should be used in blending of ULSD D) all are correct C) High sulfur kerosene should be used in blending of USLD is not true of the ULSD On which date did the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 go into effect? Jan 1 1995 T or F: The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 prohibits states from enacting or enforcing any law or regulation affecting the prices (rates), routes, or services of any motor carrier of property (except household goods); and was upheld by the US. Supreme Court in February 2008. true As long as they are no more burdensome than federal laws, states may enact laws governing? cargo liability, extension of credit, bills of lading Which may states not govern? rates and tariffs T or F: Carriers are limited to only paying business taxes in their domicile state. False Which of these regulations are states adopting as their own towards trucking operations? A) idling reduction and transport refrigeration unit upgrades B) diesel engine retrofits and alternative fuel mandates C) roadside smoke inspections D) all of the above D) states are adopting all of the regulations Drivers of certain CMV's have been required to have a CDL in order to drive a CMV since? April 1, 1992 Which is not a regulation to address licensing issues by FMCSA? A) expanded definition of serious traffic violation B) extended driver record check C) updated requirements for issuing a breathalyzer D) disqualification for violation obtained while driving a non-commercial motor vehicle C) updated requirements for issuing a breathalzer T or D: FMCSA created additional endorsements that drivers must obtain, for equipment such as Longer Combination Vehicles (LCV), but not including twins. False T or F: The professional truck driver today enjoys the position of being the safest, most knowledgeable and expedient on America's streets and highways False The professional truck driver today enjoys the position of being the safest, most knowledgeable and expert driver on America's streets and highways. To achieve and maintain this status the following statements are true except which one. A) they must have a through knowledge of and training on effective techniques and safe driving practices. B) they must study the ever changing issues governing the industry C) they must have extensive on the road accident free experience D) they must have enough understanding of their vehicle pre-trip inspection procedures B) They must study the ever changing issues governing the industry How can the driver improve the image of trucking? having a neat and professional appearance, practicing safe driving at all times, being courteous to other drivers They're many qualities of a professional truck driver. Which is NOT one of them? A) Is physically, mentally and emotionally in control of the job B) Has a sound grasp of safe driving techniques C) Is conscious, compliant, courteous, and puts safety first D) Is well informed about his/her motor vehicle, the highway and traffic laws C) Is conscious, compliant, courteous, and puts safety first is not one of the many qualities of a professional truck driver.